Closer Reading, Grades 3-6
Better Prep, Smarter Lessons, Deeper Comprehension
Foreword by Laura Robb
English/Language Arts Common Core | Literacy (Primary/Elementary) | Reading (Primary/Elementary)
By exploring what close reading is and how to teach it, this book helps teachers implement it in their classroom to enrich students' literacy learning. The book is broken down into three parts:
- Part I gives readers a clear definition of close reading & why it's important
- Part II explores how to make close reading happen in the classroom
- Part III investigates close reading in context, including 10 easy steps to implement close reading in the classroom and how to set short & long term goals
Each chapter offers an explanation of and insights into its designated close reading focus with information on that topic as well as examples from site-based work with teachers and students, advice on how to avoid close reading pitfalls, and classroom-ready resources to use immediately. Questions for reflection are suggested at the end of all chapters to encourage readers to consider the implications on practice.
Supplements
Excellent Text, would recommend it when course content centers around close reading only. The course I am teaching needed more variety in terms of meeting the CCSS.
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 5. Supporting Readers During Close Reading
Figure 1.2 When You Introduce a Complex Text During an Initial Close Reading Les
Figure 5.2 CLose Reading Questions Aligned to Common Core's College and Career R
Table 6.1 List of After-Reading Tasks
Close Reading Lesson Plan Template
Appendix V Bibliography of Picture Books for Close Reading